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AM08 YPU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,526 mi
Last recorded187,526 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 187,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded but still holds structural strength

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Mar 2026 187,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded but still holds structural strength

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded significatly reducing structural strength

Pass 11 Mar 2025 184,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside & offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 180,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 177,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 177,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 174,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 174,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,038 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 168,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,911 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,731 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake grabbing slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,316 miles

N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH BROKEN AND INSECURE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 117,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,282 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AM08 YPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 YPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 YPU registered?

AM08 YPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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